The recent saga in Bangladesh should act as an eye opener for any despot trying to cling on to office after losing the trust of the people. We have also seen this in some other countries in recent years. It is high time that there are worthy checks in place to ensure that in every democracy those aspiring to hold governmental positions of power should be in compliance with certain fundamentals: absolutely humble, people caring, medically fit and mentally sound. And of course, the other parameters could be a reasonable level of education, the highest level of integrity, with no criminal record and a proven track record of being extremely people-centric with a strong desire to deliver for the common good. It may be time for a mandatory retirement age for politicians making room for a infusion of fresh blood. Leaders who lose people’s faith and confidence should not hold on to office, even for a second. And till there is governmental regulation mandating all this, there should be a consensus within all the political parties to liven and sanitise the political turf across the world and especially in the developing countries.
